Blog

1.0      BACKGROUND

The
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) coordinates the National
HIV/AIDS response, providing guidance to all implementing entities,
coordinating and reporting on the attainment of national objectives of the
response while ensuring that resources are used in the most efficient manner.
NACA’s mandate is to ensure efficient and effective coordination of the
national response leading ultimately to the attainment of universal access to
HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services for all Nigerians. The
Agency as a Principal Recipient requires the services of a competent company
for the Deployment Of 100MBPS Full Duplex Fiber Optics Internet Access.

 

2.0   OBJECTIVES

The
primary objective of this project is to successfully design and deploy a fiber
optics internet access network that provides high-speed, reliable, and secure
internet connectivity to NACA Head Quarters

 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

 

·        
To
deploy fresh 100Mega bits per second fiber optics internet access to the
organization.

·        
Ensure all infrastructure for this scalability are provided.

·        
Train key personnel on how to troubleshoot the equipment
whenever there is down time

DURATION OF THE
ASSIGNMENT

The assignment is expected to take [4weeks] from the date
of contract signing. The company will work closely with our IT team and other
relevant stakeholders throughout the duration of the project.

SCOPE OF WORK

1.        
Project Planning and Assessment:

·        
Conduct
site surveys and feasibility studies

·        
Design
the fiber optics network architecture

·        
Procure
and install fiber optics cables and equipment

·        
Configure
and test the network

·        
Provide
training and support to end-users

 

2.     Technical Implementation:

·        
Lead the implementation and deployment of the 100 Megabit per
second fiber optics internet access

·        
Configure all the necessary infrastructure

·        
Ensure that all fiber optics internet equipment and
compliance features are properly configured according to industry standards and
organizational requirements.

3.   Training and Knowledge Transfer:

·        
Conduct training sessions for IT staff on the features
and functionalities of
the fiber optics internet router

·        
Develop user guides and other training materials to
support ongoing learning and adaptation to the new system.

 

4.   Post-Implementation Support:

·        
Provide post-deployment support to address any issues that may arise during
the testing
period.

·        
Monitor the performance of the system and make
necessary adjustments to ensure optimal operation.

·        
Assist with troubleshooting and resolving any
technical issues related
to any downtime

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

 

·        
A
fully functional fiber optics internet access network

·        
Test
reports and quality assurance certification

·        
Training sessions and materials for IT staff and
end-users.

·        
Training
and support documentation

·        
A final report detailing project outcomes, challenges
encountered, and lessons learned to MIS /IT Unit.

·        
The credential must be handed over to the MIS/IT unit
for management.

·        
Provisioning
of backup internet access for business continuity

·        
Providing
escalation numbers for fault reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE

The company should possess the following qualifications
and experience:

• Proven
  experience in managing and implementing Fiber optics deployment
• Experience
  in project management, with a record of accomplishment of delivering
  projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge
  of security and compliance best practices related to internet standard
• Excellent
  communication skills and the ability to train and guide users at all
  levels.
• Relevant
  certifications in internet services

5.    
Technical Requirements

DETAILED
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF 100MBPS FULL DUPLEX FIBER OPTICS INTERNET
ACCESS

 

S/N	Description of Items/Technical Specification	QTY	Recurrent Cost/One-OFF
1	One-off Configuration of the infrastructure for the   Deployment of 100MBPS Full Duplex Fiber Optics Internet Access	One-off	One-Off (To be Costed For)
2	Annual subscription of 100 MBPS Full duplex fiber optics internet access	12 months	Annual Subscription Renewal (To be costed for)
3	Optical Transceivers – Transceiver Type: 100Mbps Fast Ethernet (100BASE-FX) – Wavelength: 1310 nm (MMF) or 1310 nm/1550 nm (SMF)	This is to be provided by the ISP, it is their responsibility to provide this and to replace them whenever they are faulty, that is the international standard. It is their properties (Not to be quoted for) (One-Off)   Site assessment is needed for this project and the contact person is Mr Oyelana OLayomi   Time: 10AM-4PM (From Monday-Friday) Register: Ensure that you sign the register on your site visit (Not to be quoted for) (One-Off)
4	Training Duration should not exceed maximum of one week while pilot testing the link. This will include how to troubleshoot the step-down equipment that will be provided by the service provider and this should not be costed for by the bidders   (Not to be quoted for)

4.0     GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

 a.     

Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation
issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC_1.1
or CAC₂ and CAC₇ or its equivalent; 

b.    
Evidence of Company’s Income
Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years
2022,2023,2024, valid till 31^st December, 2025

c.     
Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate
valid till 31^st December, 2025; 

d.    
Evidence of Industrial Training Fund
(ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31^st December, 2025 or its
equivalent; 

e.     
Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance
Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31^st December,
2025 or its equivalent;  

f.      
Verifiable documentary evidence of at
least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including
Letters of Awards or Job Completion Certificates.

g.    
Sworn Affidavit: 

·           
disclosing whether or not any officer of
the relevant committees of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS or the
Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or
has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information
presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars; 

·           
that no Director has been convicted in
any Country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety
or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter; 

·           
that the Company is not in receivership,
the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject
of any form of winding up petition or proceedings; 

·           
Company
HSE Policy

h.    
Company’s Audited Accounts for the last
three (3) years – 2022, 2023 & 2024; 

i.      
Reference Letter from a reputable
Commercial Bank in Nigeria addressed to NACA and dated within the tendering
period indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of
the project if awarded; 

j.      
Detailed company Profile with CVs and
qualifications of key staffs and also indicate addresses of business place and
phone number, organogram, key staff, list of equipment owned or leased with
proof of ownership or lease agreement for listed equipment. 

k.     
Any
other relevant information.

 

 

PRICE
SCHEDULE

 

S/N	Description of Items/Technical Specification	QTY	Recurrent Cost/One-OFF	Unit Rate	Amount
1	One-off Configuration of the infrastructure for the   Deployment of 100MBPS Full Duplex Fiber Optics Internet Access	One-off	One-Off (To be Costed For)
2	Annual subscription of 100 MBPS Full duplex fiber optics internet access	12 months	Annual Subscription Renewal
3	Optical Transceivers – Transceiver Type: 100Mbps Fast Ethernet (100BASE-FX) – Wavelength: 1310 nm (MMF) or 1310 nm/1550 nm (SMF)	One-off	Not to be costed
	Grand Total